Frank G. Bloom House, Victorian mansion in Trinidad, United States
The Frank G. Bloom House is a late 19th-century mansion at 300 Main Street in Trinidad, Colorado, built in 1882 in a French style from locally made bricks. It was the personal residence of cattle baron and banker Frank Bloom and his wife Sarah, and has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1970.
The mansion was built in 1882 for Frank Bloom, a wealthy cattle rancher and banker. Its construction occurred during a time of economic growth in Trinidad, when prosperity and development shaped the town.
The period rooms keep the furnishings the Blooms used, among them a chair made of horn and delicate porcelain figures. The house is now part of the Trinidad History Museum, which also holds the Baca House next door, the Santa Fe Trail Museum and historic gardens.
The house is part of the Trinidad History Museum and located on Main Street, where you can explore it through guided tours. Plan time for a thorough visit, as many details and rooms deserve close attention.
The building was filmed in the movie Badlands and sits within the El Corazon de Trinidad National Historic District. Its appearance in this well-known film has made it a draw for those interested in cinema.
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